In this trend report the impact of drought in Santiago will be investigated. Information will be provided on the current and future situation and solutions.
Firstly, the concept of drought will be explained, in order to properly understand the stress. Subsequently, the impact droughts have on cities in general are investigated. In this section, special attention will be paid to the parts of the urban network and critical infrastructure that could be affected. Afterwards, a more specific look will be taken at the impact that droughts have in the city of Santiago. Thereafter, attention will also be paid to the ethical consequences of the stress. Finally, the predicted development of drought due to the changing climate will be described.